Marvis Virtual Network Assistant vs Riverbed NPM+ comparison

Juniper and Riverbed are both solutions in the Network Monitoring Software category. Juniper is ranked #46 with an average rating of 9.0, while Riverbed is ranked #39 with an average rating of 9.0. Juniper holds a 0.4% mindshare in NMS, compared to Riverbed’s 0.5% mindshare. Additionally, 100% of Juniper users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 100% of Riverbed users who would recommend it.

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Executive Summary

We performed a comparison between Marvis Virtual Network Assistant and Riverbed NPM+ based on real PeerSpot user reviews.

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Categories and Ranking

Marvis Virtual Network Assi...

Ranking in Network Monitoring Software

46th

Average Rating

9.0

Reviews Sentiment

8.7

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

No ranking in other categories

Riverbed NPM+

Ranking in Network Monitoring Software

39th

Average Rating

9.0

Reviews Sentiment

6.9

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

Cloud Monitoring Software (27th)

Mindshare comparison

As of January 2026, in the Network Monitoring Software category, the mindshare of Marvis Virtual Network Assistant is 0.4%, up from 0.1% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Riverbed NPM+ is 0.5%, up from 0.2% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.

Network Monitoring Software Market Share Distribution
Product	Market Share (%)
Riverbed NPM+	0.5%
Marvis Virtual Network Assistant	0.4%
Other	99.1%

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PRADIPJOSHI

Owner at a transportation company with 11-50 employees

Used for troubleshooting and receiving real-time alerts and works on artificial intelligence

I always recommend Marvis to every customer because it requires no additional direct involvement. Marvis has been developed well using AI and machine learning technology. Its AI engine updates itself regularly, which is a beneficial feature. I request that Juniper integrate a cloud identity engine and simplify the Microsoft Azure Active Directory Services integration with the SRX hardware firewall. Additionally, the SRX firewall needs a more robust graphical user interface. Currently, we can only configure the SRX using the CLI; if a wrong command is entered, restoring it cannot be easy. Overall, I rate the solution a nine out of ten.

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Satyam Kumar

Senior Technical Engineer at a consultancy with 1-10 employees

Provides deep packet visibility for tracing failed transactions and helps improve enterprise-level monitoring

Many improvements are needed for Riverbed NPM+, particularly in NetIM, which does not perform as well as SolarWinds' single module NPM solution. Additionally, within Riverbed Portal, there is an Application Map module that could be improved. It can show the application's architecture and connectivity to the network. The applications map feature needs enhancements for better customization since currently, it is quite limited. The enhancements I recommend are not for the entire Riverbed product suite, but specifically for the application map feature within the Portal of Riverbed NPM+. This Portal is one of the dashboard modules and while there is potential for improvement, it must be enhanced significantly to provide better functionality. Currently, you cannot trace by transaction number alone; knowing the source and destination IP is necessary. For instance, if I transfer money and a transaction fails, tracing that transaction ID is not captured in AppResponse. I have raised this concern, and if this feature is implemented, it would greatly benefit banking customers, especially because it is not available with their competitors either.

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Quotes from Members

We asked business professionals to review the solutions they use. Here are some excerpts of what they said:

Pros

"If you ask any questions about Marvis, it will respond immediately and use some solution. It will be very easy and save you time."

"Marvis Virtual Network Assistant uses AI to find problems or to get information from devices."

"Riverbed NPM+ provides a holistic view of the network and deeper insights into traffic and packet analysis."

"Alluvio Network Performance Management is good for troubleshooting."

Cons

"It would be a good idea to integrate the solution to support other vendors besides Juniper."

"It should add real-time application visibility."

"Alluvio Network Performance Management is good for troubleshooting."

"Currently, you cannot trace by transaction number alone; knowing the source and destination IP is necessary."

"Many improvements are needed for Riverbed NPM+, particularly in NetIM, which does not perform as well as SolarWinds' single module NPM solution."

Pricing and Cost Advice

"Marvis Virtual Network Assistant is not an expensive solution."

"The tool's pricing is high and I would rate it one out of ten."

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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews

Healthcare Company

22%

Retailer

12%

Manufacturing Company

10%

University

Healthcare Company

18%

Financial Services Firm

16%

Retailer

Manufacturing Company

Company Size

By reviewers

Large Enterprise

Midsize Enterprise

Small Business

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Questions from the Community

What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Marvis Virtual Network Assistant?

Marvis Virtual Network Assistant is not an expensive solution. On a scale from one to ten, where one is cheap and ten is expensive, I rate the solution's pricing a seven out of ten.

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What needs improvement with Marvis Virtual Network Assistant?

It should add real-time application visibility. Marvis's interface is good. We don't need any additional interface. However, if it could accept voice commands, that would be a great improvement

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What is your primary use case for Marvis Virtual Network Assistant?

It is mainly used for troubleshooting and receiving real-time alerts. Marvis makes it easy to track the issue by providing specific information, like the exact time the connection was lost. It simp...

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What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Alluvio Network Performance Management?

The pricing of Riverbed NPM+ is indeed high, particularly as I work with enterprises in the banking sector primarily in India and the Middle East, and I have also interacted with clients in Europe....

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What needs improvement with Alluvio Network Performance Management?

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What is your primary use case for Alluvio Network Performance Management?

Riverbed NPM+ has many primary use cases, making this NPM solution totally different from other tools like SolarWinds. They have a solution called AppResponse, which is not an agent-based solution ...

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Overview

Marvis is the first network assistant in the industry to bring conversational AI to networking, transforming the way IT teams interact and engage with enterprise networks. In the era of AIOps, Marvis delivers streamlined operations, simplified troubleshooting, and remarkable user experiences.

Juniper

Riverbed NPM+ is a SaaS-delivered service that uses Riverbed Unified Agent to collect decrypted packet data at every user and server endpoint. It fills visibility gaps caused by encrypted tunnels in Zero Trust, remote work, and cloud-native environments. Taking an agent-based deployment approach ensures flexibility, simplicity, and scalability. With this AI-driven Network Observability, Riverbed takes a revolutionary step towards faster issue detection and higher service availability.

Riverbed

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